Today I made a trip to Superdrug in the hope of purchasing some MUA lipsticks. I had heard very good things about these lipsticks and get this.. they're only a pound each so I just HAD to get my hands on them.
I decided to buy the two red shades (shades 1 and 13) and a lovely coral pink colour (shade 7). They look very pretty and the packaging is superb for £1.
Many people have mentioned having problems unscrewing the bottom though I haven't had this problem! Oh, that's another thing.
They also have un-screwable pots of lipgloss/lipliner at the bottom (pretty nifty eh?). I'm not quite sure what it's for if I'm honest. Some say it's for after you've eaten for a quick top up and others say its either a lipgloss or to be used as a lipliner! I personally hope it's a lip liner as it would stop the lipstick from bleeding.
I think the pots look so cute and pretty. This lipstick really doesn't look like it was only a pound. Below are some swatches to give you all an idea of what they look like when applied.
This shade is a lovely vibrant red. I can assure you that it goes on perfectly, it doesn't look too sheer. It comes out as a really vibrant red.
On this picture you can see that it has gone into the creases in my lips though in reality you can't notice. For a pound this lipstick is amazing! I am very fussy about red lipstick, I hate it when they look more pink than red and when they aren't bright enough.
This one however is a very vibrant 'marilyn monroe' red and doesn't have any pinkish hues. It's also very moisturizing, all of these lipsticks are. It isn't too shiny either, it's just right. And it isn't shimmery which is a definite plus! This shade would suit any skin colour.
Shade 7 is so pretty. It's a lovely pinky coral colour. It also applies very nicely and leaves your lips feeling nice and moisturized. Now this one is shimmery though if it wasn't it wouldn't look anywhere near as nice.
It's not an 'in your face' shimmer. It's perfect. This lipstick would be perfect throughout the summer and is one you could wear either day or night; it's very versatile.
I love this colour and I am glad I picked it up. I also think it would suit any skin tone from pale-dark. I have very fair skin and I think it accompanies it well.
This is my favourite shade of all. Shade 1 is an absolutely gorgeous dark reddish purple colour. This colour is very in right now as well so that's a bonus. I can't get enough of deep red lipstick, I have to admit that I wear red lipstick pretty much every day.
I 100% recommend this lipstick as with the others. Again, this lipstick is moisturizing and looks so pretty on. For a pound they are all must haves. I have heard that they last for quite a while as well but for a pound I'm not too bothered as I don't mind reapplying.
Overall they are three beautiful lipsticks which I highly recommend. They're moisturizing, pretty, cheap, easily applied and vibrant. They're amazing! I couldn't criticize them in any way shape or form.
